recommend French cheeses?
Nov 16th, 2005, 07:56 AM
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I knew I'd get slammed, nukesafe, but I figured I'd have a bit of a chance if I asked politely. Even though I don't live in France, I've tasted various cheeses; is it my fault I don't like what I've had? And if I didn't like ANY French food, I'm sure that's not a good reason for skipping Paris. I hear they have lots of interesting buildings and museums and such. BTW, I'm often amazed at how unkind posters can be to a person that clearly intended no ill will.
Nov 16th, 2005, 08:20 AM
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Brophy, I didn't like blue cheeses, and goat or sheep cheeses either until I went to Europe. Somehow their cheese, no matter how stinky, is much more of a real food than the crap we have in the US! I love Epoisses and am now a convert to goat, sheep, blues, the whole gamut. If you can speak French and ask nicely, the fromager will help you select something. Better yet if the fromager speaks english. (my intro to these cheeses was at Neal's Yard Dairy.)
Nov 16th, 2005, 11:05 AM
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Brophy,
I humbly beg your pardon if I offended you. It was just a bit of (I thought) light-hearted joshing at someone I took for a troll. I took your listing of all of the categories of cheese that I love as a put-on. I can see now that you are sincerely gastronimically handicapped in not being able to experience the wonderful variety of French cheeses. You have my sympathy!
I join the others on the thread in adding a wish for you to be a bit adventuresome on your trip to Paris and at least trying something different.
Spinesgrn,
Don't mean to be picky, but the spelling really is "Epoisses". I had this discussion with Cocofromdijon offline. She thought as you, but I sent her the links for the one farm in France that makes the stuff. FYI here are some links: http://www.fromages.com/cheese_libra...?id_fromage=29
http://www.fromagerie-berthaut.com/htmlfr/p02_2a.htm
I humbly beg your pardon if I offended you. It was just a bit of (I thought) light-hearted joshing at someone I took for a troll. I took your listing of all of the categories of cheese that I love as a put-on. I can see now that you are sincerely gastronimically handicapped in not being able to experience the wonderful variety of French cheeses. You have my sympathy!
I join the others on the thread in adding a wish for you to be a bit adventuresome on your trip to Paris and at least trying something different.
Spinesgrn,
Don't mean to be picky, but the spelling really is "Epoisses". I had this discussion with Cocofromdijon offline. She thought as you, but I sent her the links for the one farm in France that makes the stuff. FYI here are some links: http://www.fromages.com/cheese_libra...?id_fromage=29
http://www.fromagerie-berthaut.com/htmlfr/p02_2a.htm
Nov 16th, 2005, 11:20 AM
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We were in Domme, which is usually portrayed as an over-touristed mob scene -- but we were there in mid-May and it was the complete opposite. The market that morning, was fairly sparsely attended and everyone gave us tastes -- the sausage guy, a really hunky cheese guy (pun intended) and that probably opened up our choices as we tasted things we might have otherwise avoided. So, "push the envelope" and try (in fact, ask if you can taste before you buy).
Nov 16th, 2005, 11:40 AM
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Hi Dick and everyone! 
are you sure you have to tell everybody here that in spite Dijon in not far from Epoisses I didn't remembered the final "s"? My DH laughed at me already!
You are indeed a naughty boy!
But I know how to write COMTE comté! ;-)
mimi I love Neal's yard! so pretty!
Kate well done with the French lesson,=D> goûteux is right but mouilleux doesn't exist. maybe moelleux (chewy, mellow?)or coulant (runny).
are you sure you have to tell everybody here that in spite Dijon in not far from Epoisses I didn't remembered the final "s"? My DH laughed at me already!
You are indeed a naughty boy!But I know how to write COMTE comté! ;-)
mimi I love Neal's yard! so pretty!
Kate well done with the French lesson,=D> goûteux is right but mouilleux doesn't exist. maybe moelleux (chewy, mellow?)or coulant (runny).
Nov 16th, 2005, 12:00 PM
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I also cannot stand sheep or goat cheese but I still manange to find lots of French cheese which is wonderful.
As the others suggest, do try a piece of Brie,trim off all the crust and eat it with bread; you may be surprised and like it.
Mild, semi-ferm but not hard like conte or soft (read liquid) like Epoisse or Mont Dor cheeses you could try are:
Pont l'evêque
Reblochon
As the others suggest, do try a piece of Brie,trim off all the crust and eat it with bread; you may be surprised and like it.
Mild, semi-ferm but not hard like conte or soft (read liquid) like Epoisse or Mont Dor cheeses you could try are:
Pont l'evêque
Reblochon
Nov 16th, 2005, 12:28 PM
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Hi mimi, Emmental is French (I have a "label rouge" piece by my side ;-)) it is made in several regions, Franche Comté, Vosges et Alpes.
Gruyère is Swiss it is a small village with a lovely castle. (I've been to the cheese factory)
Gruyère is Swiss it is a small village with a lovely castle. (I've been to the cheese factory)
Nov 16th, 2005, 12:34 PM
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Bavarian Swiss cheese Pronunciation: EM-uhn-tall Notes: This Swiss cheese is riddled with holes and has a mild, nutty flavor. It's an excellent melting cheese, and a key ingredient in many fondues. Substitutes: Jarlsberg (similar) OR Beaufort OR Gruyère OR Swiss OR raclette
Nov 16th, 2005, 12:35 PM
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